A visit to the Delafosse Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. Without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery was actually buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial had been refused at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the Delafosse Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Delafosse Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Delafosse Cemetery

Lat:   30.7519°   (30° 45' 6")

Lon:   -92.5015°   (-92° 30' 5")

The Delafosse Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Evangeline Parish is located in Ville Platte. Ville Platte lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Delafosse Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Delafosse Cemetery.<4>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Delafosse Cemetery, with the nearest first.

• Beaver Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beaver Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beaver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Beaver Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
• Pinseclair Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pinseclair Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pinseclair Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Pinseclair Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
• Ortego Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ortego Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ortego Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Ortego Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
• Ardoin Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ardoin Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ardoin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Ardoin Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
• Campbell Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Campbell Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
• Fontenot Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fontenot Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fontenot Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Fontenot Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
• St. Peters Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The St. Peters Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
• Dehany Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dehany Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dehany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Dehany Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
• Cedar Grove Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Grove Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Cedar Grove Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
• Caney Creek Cemetery
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Caney Creek Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Caney Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Caney Creek Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
• Platin Cemetery
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Platin Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Platin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Platin Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
• Campbell Cemetery
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Campbell Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
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  • Pecan Grove Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pecan Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pecan Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pecan Grove Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Ardoin Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ardoin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ardoin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ardoin Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • St. Anns Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Anns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Anns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Anns Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Paron Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paron Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Paron Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Murdock Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Murdock Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Murdock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Murdock Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Johnson Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Science Hill Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Science Hill Cemetery
    • The Science Hill Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #68916 <5>
  • Sacred Heart Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
    • The Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
  • Cryer Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cryer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cryer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cryer Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
  • Deshotel Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deshotel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deshotel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Deshotel Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
  • Duplechien Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duplechien Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duplechien Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Duplechien Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
  • St. Anns Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Anns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Anns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Anns Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Community Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Community Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Community Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Community Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Clark Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Clark Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Vanburg Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vanburg Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vanburg Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Vanburg Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • McCormack Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCormack Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCormack Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McCormack Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Delafosse Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Delafosse Cemetery, with the nearest first.

• Pine Prairie
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Prairie
  • Pine Prairie is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,444 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pine Prairie <6>
• Reddell
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reddell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reddell
  • Reddell is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reddell <6>
• Bond
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bond. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bond
  • Bond is located in Allen Parish
• Mamou
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mamou have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mamou
  • Mamou is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,077 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mamou <6>
• Bayou Chicot
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Chicot
  • Bayou Chicot is located in Evangeline Parish
• Turkey Creek
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Creek
  • Turkey Creek is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 464 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Turkey Creek <6>
• Oakdale
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakdale
  • Oakdale is located in Allen Parish
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,500 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakdale <6>
• Ward
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ward. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ward
  • Ward is located in Allen Parish
• Pawnee
  (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pawnee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pawnee
  • Pawnee is located in Allen Parish
• Duralde
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duralde
  • Duralde is located in Evangeline Parish
• Canton
  (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Canton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canton
  • Canton is located in Allen Parish
• Ville Platte
  (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ville Platte
  • Ville Platte is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,047 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ville Platte <6>
• Continue List   (14 more) ...
  • Saint Landry
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Landry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Landry
    • Saint Landry is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Landry <6>
  • Glenmora
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenmora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenmora
    • Glenmora is located in Rapides Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,301 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenmora <6>
  • Chataignier
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chataignier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chataignier
    • Chataignier is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 355 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chataignier <6>
  • Oberlin
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oberlin
    • Oberlin is located in Allen Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,702 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oberlin <6>
  • McNary
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McNary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McNary
    • McNary is located in Rapides Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
  • Unatex
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Unatex. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unatex
    • Unatex is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Tyrone
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tyrone have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyrone
    • Tyrone is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Mab
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mab have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mab
    • Mab is located in Allen Parish
  • Longleaf
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longleaf
    • Longleaf is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Longleaf <6>
  • Eunice
    (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eunice
    • Eunice is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,655 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eunice <6>
  • Milburn
    (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milburn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milburn
    • Milburn is located in Avoyelles Parish
  • Basile
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Basile have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Basile
    • Basile is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,791 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Basile <6>
  • Gold Dust
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gold Dust. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold Dust
    • Gold Dust is located in Avoyelles Parish
  • Elizabeth
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth
    • Elizabeth is located in Allen Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 532 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elizabeth <6>

For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

Nearby communities with newspapers ...

The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the Delafosse Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Evangeline Parish.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Delafosse Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Basile
  • Basile lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<3> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the Delafosse Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Basile.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Basile
• Eunice
  • Eunice lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Delafosse Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Eunice.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eunice
• Glenmora
  • Glenmora lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the North Northwest (NNW) of the Delafosse Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Glenmora.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenmora
• Mamou
  • Mamou lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Delafosse Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Mamou.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mamou
• Oakdale
  • Oakdale lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Delafosse Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Oakdale.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakdale
• Ville Platte
  • Ville Platte lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Delafosse Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Ville Platte.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ville Platte

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Delafosse Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Louisiana:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Evangeline Parish:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby parishes:
  • Acadia Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Allen Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Avoyelles Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Beauregard Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Jefferson Davis Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Rapides Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Saint Landry Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Vernon Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Louisiana
  • Cemeteries of Evangeline Parish
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Louisiana
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Louisiana
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Louisiana
  • Cemeteries of Evangeline
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Delafosse Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the Delafosse Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #534478  (Delafosse Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #534478 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
  • Class: cemetery         Map Name: Beaver
  • County: Evangeline         Elev: 27
  • Location given for GNIS #534478 (Delafosse Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for State of Louisiana: https://www.louisiana.gov/